Schaefer, 117 Nev. 496, 515, 25 P.3d 191, 204 (2001). The State Bar has the burden of showing by clear and convincing evidence that Stefani committed the violations charged. In re Discipline of Drakulich, 111 Nev. 1556, 1566, 908 P.2d 709, 715 (1995).

After reviewing the record, we conclude that clear and convincing evidence supports the panel's findings as to the rule violations by Stefani. We also conclude that, based on the evidence, the panel's recommended discipline is appropriate.

Accordingly, we hereby publicly reprimand attorney Steven A.

Stefani for violations of RPC 5.5, 8.1, and 8.4. Additionally, Stefani shall pay the costs of the disciplinary proceeding. See SCR 120. The State Bar shall comply with SCR 121.1.

It is so ORDERED.

, C.J.

Hardesty

Va.°. ioc't it , J.

Parraguirre

Che Saitta

, J.

Gibbons Pickering cc: Steven A. Stefani Chair, Southern Nevada Disciplinary Board Bar Counsel, State Bar of Nevada Kimberly Farmer, Executive Director, State Bar of Nevada Perry Thompson, Admissions Office, United States Supreme Court SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA (0) 1947A